Water Quality Scientist

Water Quality Scientist Job Description

A Water Quality Scientist Is Responsible For Safeguarding All Aspects Of Water Quality Through Scientific Analysis And The Setting Of Targets And Standards In Response To Specific Legislation. They Compare Test Results With These Standards, Investigate Shortfalls And Take Action To Remedy Problems. Depending On The Employer, They May Also Be Involved In Providing Solutions To Water Quality Problems And Water Quality Regulation.

They Usually Specialise In One Of Three Areas:

drinking Water;

surface Water (rivers, Lakes, Estuaries);

groundwater

More Senior Roles May Involve Significant Liaison With Businesses, The Public And Other Water Industry Professionals.

Water Quality Scientist Duties/Functions/Responsibilities

liaising with customers and representatives from regulatory authorities;

investigating reasons for lapses in water quality and suggesting changes or solutions to these problems;

investigating pollution incidents from a scientific and legal viewpoint;